Question

if the difference of an integer a and( -5) is -3.find the value of a

Answer 1

a-(-5)=-3
a+5=-3
a=-3-5
a=-8
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Answer 2

Let the integer be 'x'.
Given,
x-(-5)=-3
x+5=-3
x=-3-5
x=-8
Therefore, integer is -8